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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Sycamore neighborhood in Independence, Missouri, represents a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. The white population constitutes 77% of the total in 2022. The median income of $61,525 in 2022 suggests a middle-class suburban area. Sycamore is located near the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site.
Over the past decade, Sycamore has undergone a gradual transition from a highly homogeneous White Majority community towards increased diversity, though it still falls under the Low Diversity category. In 2013, the white population represented 86% of the total, which has decreased to 77% by 2022. This shift indicates a Transitional Community, with increasing representation from other racial groups.
The Black population increased from 6% in 2013 to 12% in 2022. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5% and 9% throughout the decade. The community has seen a recent increase in residents identifying as two or more races, growing from 1% in 2019 to 4% in 2022.
The median income in Sycamore has shown fluctuations over the past decade, with an overall upward trend. Starting at $60,753 in 2013, it dipped to $56,629 in 2017 before reaching $67,387 in 2021, then settling at $61,525 in 2022. This pattern suggests economic resilience and gradual improvement, potentially correlating with the increasing diversity in the neighborhood.
The population has remained relatively stable, growing from 6,195 in 2013 to 6,315 in 2022. This modest growth, combined with the increasing diversity and rising median income, may indicate that Sycamore is becoming an attractive destination for a more diverse middle-class population.
The demographic shifts observed in Sycamore align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many U.S. suburbs have been experiencing a transition from predominantly white communities to more diverse neighborhoods over the past few decades. However, Sycamore's pace of change appears to be slower than the national average, as it maintains a strong White Majority despite the gradual increase in diversity.
The economic resilience of Sycamore, as evidenced by its rebounding median income, is noteworthy in the context of national economic fluctuations over the past decade. Sycamore's median income has shown overall growth, suggesting a stable local economy.
Sycamore represents a Transitional Community slowly moving towards greater diversity while maintaining economic stability. The gradual nature of these changes suggests a controlled integration process that may be contributing to the neighborhood's sustained economic health. As this trend continues, Sycamore may eventually shift from a Low Diversity to a Moderate Diversity community, potentially bringing new cultural influences and economic opportunities to the area.